Brent Hinds helped shape one of the most adventurous sounds in modern heavy music by blending sludge metal, southern rock, progressive structures, punk energy, and psychedelic guitar work into something completely unpredictable. His playing style became central to Mastodon’s identity, especially because he approached heavy metal guitar with a loose, improvisational attitude that often felt closer to classic southern rock and fusion than traditional metal. Hinds was born William Brent Hinds on January 16, 1974, in Pelham, Alabama. Before gaining national recognition, he spent years immersed in underground music scenes while developing a guitar style influenced by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Thin
The Warning are back with a new track, and let’s just say that they keep on getting heavier and heavier.
Titled ‘Ego’, it is a Spanish-spoken epic full of iron-clad riffs, caustic howls and infectious energy. When translated, it serves as a vicious takedown of anyone who dares to question the trio, very much picking up where previous single ‘Kerosene’ left off earlier this year.
Not letting negativity dictate their lives whilst dishing out the sort of brutal licks that get the pit spinning, it is an unapologetic, unrelenting and undeniable piece of hard-rock brilliance from Dany, Ale and Pau.
Have a listen to it for yourself below:
As mentioned, the track serves as the follow-up to ‘Kerosene’, which sounds an awful lot like this:
The band are currently out on the road across the US as support for YUNGBLUD. Here are the dates you can catch them at:
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19 – LAS VEGAS Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort & Casino Bakkt Theater 20 – LOS ANGELES The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park 22 – LOS ANGELES Greek Theater 25 – PHOENIX Arizona Financial Theater 28 – IRVING The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory 29 – AUSTIN Moody Amphitheater 01 – ORLANDO UCF Addition Financial Arena 02 – HOLLYWOOD Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 04 – ATLANTA State Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park 05 – RALEIGH Red Hat Amphitheatre 06 – PHILADELPHIA Mann Center for the Performing Arts 07 – WASHINGTON The Anthem 09 – BOSTON Leader Bank Pavilion 10 – NEW YORK CITY Radio City Music Hall 13 – CHARLOTTE Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
Yimes craft a beautifully transportive listening experience on Robin Too, an ambient folk instrumental rich with pastoral atmosphere, subtle emotional movement, and cinematic depth. Repeating guitar and piano motifs intertwine with gently off-kilter rhythms, creating a hypnotic flow that feels both grounded and dreamlike. As the track gradually unfolds, soaring wordless vocals lift the composition into something deeply expansive and quietly transcendent. Featuring the unmistakable touch of Pat Sansone, Robin Too balances folk intimacy with widescreen ambience, resulting in a piece that feels meditative, organic, and emotionally luminous.
The Virgnmarys have a new album out which means it’s time for another catch-up with the band. Guitarist and vocalist Ally Dickaty has an in-depth chat with myself about Beyond the House of Fires, the reinterpretation of their 2024 album, The House Beyond the Fires. He explains its origins, making it make sense, touring it, … Continue reading Video Interview: Ally Dickaty of The Virginmarys
Words by: Belinda Quick Photos by: Missy Smiley Special thanks to Destroy All Lines “We must earn life once it has been awarded us. Life asks for rewards back because it has favored us with animation. So while our art cannot, as we wish it could, save us… it can revitalize us amidst it all” […]
The word legend is an oft-overused term. However, it is no misnomer when describing former Iron Maiden frontman Paul Di’Anno. On what would have been his 68th birthday weekend, the much-loved vocalist, who passed away in October 2024, was the subject of a posthumous celebration at the birthplace of Iron Maiden, the Cart & Horses. The evening featured two stalwarts of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) scene in Airforce and MORE.
This celebration was not just about the mighty Di’Anno, though. Former Iron Maiden frontman Paul Mario Day was also celebrated at the same event.
MORE, who were fronted by Paul Mario Day between 1980 and 1982, hit the stage first and the packed crowd were treated to a masterclass of headthrashing, footstomping Heavy Metal.
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Killer On The Prowl opened proceedings with a thundering bassline emanating from Baz Nicholl’s Musicman bass and a rather nifty bit of fretwork from Peter Welsh. Next up was the title track of their first album, Warhead. Again, that thunderous bass really stood out alongside some really aggressive but tight drumming from Steve Rix.
The driving, heads down, horns up, Road Rocket followed, with another great solo from Welsh. It has to be said, the vocals were magnificent. Not a breath was wasted nor a note dropped by singer Mike Freeland.
MORE – Cart & Horses, London – 16 May 2026. Photo: Dennis De Loor
Another track from the Warhead album featured next. With the smoke machine bellowing, Soldier fired up. This was then followed by Spirit Of War and then Scream, from their new album, Destructor. Freeland paid tribute to Paul Mario Day, which was, of course, warmly received by a highly appreciative audience.
Obsession and the album title track, Destructor, followed, with the former of the two really cranking up the tempo with lots of audience interaction.
Traitors Gate and Way Of The World followed before their 1981 single We Are The Band kicked in. In what was a real throwback to the golden age of NWOBHM, Freeland batted those vocals out of the pub and Welsh, yet again, was on point with his guitaring. He sounded vibrant, urgent and compelling. You could not take your eyes off of what the axeman was doing.
MORE – Cart & Horses, London – 16 May 2026. Photo: Dennis De Loor
Then it came, the honourable nod toward Paul Di’Anno. As expected, the crowd went wild and really appreciated the outpouring of love toward Di’Anno from the band before the final track of MORE’s set, Atomic Rock, rocked up. This solid, slamming rocker of a song featured a brilliant guitar solo written by another former Maiden man, Paul Todd.
Welsh, Nicholls, Freeland and Rix really do know how to put on a great show and deserve a lot more recognition. To put it bluntly, we want MORE!
Airforce
In a world of chaos, there are four constants in life which never deviate. Births, deaths, taxes and Airforce putting on a great show.
Starting proceedings was that old faithful, Fight Among The Shadows. Straight from the “get-go”, Lino goes into “beast-mode” with his vocal range and power. With Die For You following up, again, the Airforce frontman hits notes that nobody has any right to hit.
Tony Hatton was superb on the bass as always, locking in with Doug Sampson’s drums tighter than a snug pair of budgie smugglers.
Airforce – Cart & Horses, London – 16 May 2026. Photo: Dennis De Loor
Audience interaction was the name of the game, and Son Of The Damned was no exception as the crowd bounced back and forth with Lino before audience favourite Life Turns To Dust fired up. With Chop Pitman’s understated, laconic style, this track showcased just how good a guitarist he is.
Lino then took the opportunity to talk affectionately about Paul Di’Anno, including a brief nod to his final South American tour, where he joined Airforce in Medellin and Bogota.
Then the opening to The Reaper blasts out of the monitors. Pitman’s fretwork is so on point. He is more reliable than an atomic clock. As for the solo with pinched harmonics and little dives, awesome. Another crowd favourite, The Fury, from the Acts Of Madness album, followed and yet again, Lino’s soaring vocals defy belief and medical science. How the singer reaches some of those notes is a mystery. He makes Freddie Mercury sound like Silent Bob.
Airforce – Cart & Horses, London – 16 May 2026. Photo: Dennis De Loor
My own personal favourite fired up with the familiar sound of an air raid siren. The “rat-tat-tat” of Sampson’s drums, an almost Celtic opening riff, and Tony Hatton’s hand sliding up the bass’s fretboard, it can only mean one thing. Heroes.
A rare instrumental from the boys was obliterated as Lino bunked off school for a quick pint of Trooper.
The pace slowed down slightly as Lost Forever fired up, with its gentle but dark undertones. This was tempered by the tenth track in Airforce’s set, Fight. The opening riff flying from Pitman’s Brian Moore guitar and the driving rhythm section made this another crowd-pleaser. The crowd were going mad, shouting Lino, Lino, Lino, as the vocalist lapped up the adulation.
Airforce – Cart & Horses, London – 16 May 2026. Photo: Dennis De Loor
Then came yet another fan’s favourite. Sniper was one of the tracks recorded by Airforce with Paul Di’Anno featuring on vocals. The slow galloping bass, the chants of “hey, hey, hey”, and the “dirty” guitar intro are positively guttural. It really is amazing how Pitman gets such a huge sound from his guitar and rig.
Then it came. Possibly the longest hold of a single note from a vocalist that I have ever heard, it seemed to go on forever. In fact, you could have made a cup of tea and boiled two eggs by the time that final note had ended.
Westworld then followed, before Lino spoke about something special occurring at the end of the final number. Another huge crowd-pleaser then lit up the audience. Band Of Brothers, with its gorgeous staccato fretwork and solid as rock rhythm section, got the packed house jumping around and moshing like they were 18-year-olds.
Airforce – Cart & Horses, London – 16 May 2026. Photo: Dennis De Loor
Then both Pauls were honoured with a lovely tribute before the final number, Finest Hour, kicked off. “Fight fire with fire” was the chant and everybody joined in.
Then came the surprise. A special video created for Airforce’s version of Strange World was shown on the big screen at the Cart & Horses. The video, produced by Lee Heffron, is visually stunning, and the band look amazing.
All in all, it was an amazing evening, full of emotion. It was also wonderful to see the venue completely packed with people all wishing to do one thing. To pay tribute to the two Pauls.
Words by: Belinda Quick Photos by: Missy Smiley Special thanks to Destroy All Lines “We must earn life once it has been awarded us. Life asks for rewards back because it has favored us with animation. So while our art cannot, as we wish it could, save us… it can revitalize us amidst it all” […]
